Biostar TA970 Owner's Manual
TA970 Setup Manual
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction.......................................... 1
1.1 Before You Start ................................................................................1
1.2 Package Checklist ............................................................................1
1.3 Motherboard Features...................................................................... 2
1.4 Rear Panel Connectors.................................................................... 3
1.5 Motherboard Layout..........................................................................4
Chapter 2: Hardware Installation ........................... 5
2.1 Installing Central Processing Unit (CPU).......................................5
2.2 Install a Heatsink...............................................................................6
2.3 Fan Headers ......................................................................................7
2.4 Installing System Memory................................................................8
2.5 Connectors and Slots .....................................................................10
Chapter 3: Headers & Jumpers Setup ................... 13
3.1 How to Setup Jumpers...................................................................13
3.2 Detail Settings..................................................................................13
Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS & Software ........................ 17
4.1 UEFI BIOS Setup ............................................................................17
4.2 BIOS Update.................................................................................... 17
4.3 Software............................................................................................22
Chapter 5: Useful Help ......................................... 24
5.1 Driver Installation.............................................................................24
5.2 AMI BIOS Beep Code.....................................................................25
5.3 Troubleshooting...............................................................................25
5.4 RAID Functions ...............................................................................27
Appendix: SPEC In Other Languages .................... 32
German .................................................................................................................32
French ...................................................................................................................34
Italian .....................................................................................................................36
Spanish..................................................................................................................38
Portuguese ...........................................................................................................40
Polish..................................................................................................................... 42
Russian ................................................................................................................. 44
Arabic.....................................................................................................................46
Japanese...............................................................................................................48
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Before You Start
Thank you for choosing our product. Before you start installing the
motherboard, please make sure you follow the instructions below:
Prepare a dry and stable working environment with sufficient
lighting.
Always disconnect the computer from power outlet before
operation.
Before you take the motherboard out from anti-static bag,
ground yourself properly by touching any safely grounded
appliance, or use grounded wrist strap to remove the static
charge.
Avoid touching the components on motherboard or the rear
side of the board unless necessary. Hold the board on the
edge, do not try to bend or flex the board.
Do not leave any unfastened small parts inside the case after
installation. Loose parts will cause short circuits which may
damage the equipment.
Keep the computer from dangerous area, such as heat
source, humid air and water.
The operating temperatures of the computer should be 0 to
45 degrees Celsius.
To avoid injury, be careful of:
Sharp pins on headers and connectors
Rough edges and sharp corners on the chassis
Damage to wires that could cause a short circuit
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1.2 Package Checklist
; Serial ATA Cable x4
; Rear I/O Panel for ATX Case x1
; User’s Manual x1
; Fully Setup Driver DVD x1
Note: The package contents may be different due to the sales region or models in which it was sold.
For more information about the standard package in your region, please contact your dealer or sales
representative.
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1.3 Motherboard Features
SPEC
Socket AM3+
CPU
FSB
Chipset
Super I/O
Main Memory
SATA III
LAN
Sound
USB3.0
Slots
On Board
Connectors
AMD Sempron / Phenom II / Athlon II / FX
processors (Maximum Watt: 140W)
Support HyperTransport 3.0
Supports up to 4.8 GT/s Bandwidth
AMD 970
AMD SB950
ITE 8728F-BX
Provides the most commonly used legacy Super
I/O functionality
Low Pin Count Interface
DDR3 DIMM Slots x 4
Max Memory Capacity 64GB
Each DIMM supports 512MB/
1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB/16GB DDR3
Integrated Serial ATA Controller
Realtek RTL 8111F
ALC892
Asmedia ASM1042 A4 Data transfer rates up to 600 MB/s
PCI Slot x2
PCI Express Gen2 x1 Slot x2
PCI Express Gen2 x16 Slot x2 Supports AMD CrossFireX™ (x16 + x4)
SATA Connector x6 Each connector supports 1 SATA device
Front Panel Connector x1 Supports front panel facilities
Front Audio Connector x1 Supports front panel audio function
S/PDIF out Connector x1 Supports digital audio out function
Consumer IR Connector x1 Supports infrared function
CPU Fan Header x1 CPU Fan power supply (with Smart Fan function)
System Fan Header x2 System Fan Power supply
CMOS clear Header x1 Restore CMOS data to factory default
USB2.0 Connector x2 Each connector supports 2 front panel USB2.0 ports
Printer Port Connector x1 Each connector supports 1 Printer port
AMD 64 Architecture enables 32 and 64 bit computing
Supports Hyper Transport 3.0
Environment Control initiatives
H/W Monitor
Fan Speed Controller
ITE's "Smart Guardian" function
Dual Channel Mode DDR3 memory module
Supports DDR3 800/1066/1333/1600/1866
Supports DDR3 2000 (OC)
Data transfer rates up to 6 Gb/s.
SATA Version 3.0 specification compliant.
RAID 0,1,5,10 support
10 / 100 Mb/s / 1Gb/s auto negotiation
Half / Full duplex capability
7.1channels audio out
Supports HD Audio
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SPEC
Serial Port Connector x1 Connects to RS-232 Port
Power Connector (24-Pin) x1 Connects to Power supply
Power Connector (4-Pin) x1 Connects to Power supply
PS/2 Keyboard x1
PS/2 Mouse x1
Back Panel
I/O
Board Size
OS Support
LAN port x1
USB2.0 Port x6
USB3.0 Port x2
Audio Jack x6
305 mm (L) x 225 mm (W) ATX
Windows XP / Vista / 7/ 8
1.4 Rear Panel Connectors
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Connects to PS/2 Keyboard
Connects to PS/2 Mouse
Connect to RJ-45 ethernet cable
Connect to USB2.0 devices
Connect to USB3.0 devices (by Asmedia ASM1042 A4)
and USB2.0/USB1.X devices (by SB950)
Provide Audio-In/Out and Mic. connection
Biostar reserves the right to add or remove support for any
OS With or without notice.
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1.5 Motherboard Layout
Note1: ■ represents the 1st pin.
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CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION
2.1 Installing Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Step 1: Pull the lever toward direction A from the socket and then raise the lever
up to a 90-degree angle.
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Step 2: Look for the white triangle on socket, and the gold triangle on CPU should
point towards this white triangle. The CPU will fit only in the correct
orientation.
Note: The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. Do not force the CPU into the socket to
prevent damaging the CPU.
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Step 3: Hold the CPU down firmly, and then close the lever toward direct B to
complete the installation.
2.2 Install a Heatsink
Step 1: Place the heatsink and fan assembly onto the retention frame. Match the
heatsink clip with the socket mounting-lug. Hook the spring clip to the
mounting-lug.
Step 2: On the other side, push the retention clip straight down to lock into the
plastic lug on the retention frame, and then press down the locker until it
stops.
Note1: Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector.
Note2: For proper installation, please kindly refer to the installation manual of your CPU
heatsink.
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2.3 Fan Headers
These fan headers support cooling-fans built in the computer. The fan cable and
connector may be different according to the fan manufacturer. Connect the fan
cable to the connector while matching the black wire to pin#1.
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CPU_FAN1: CPU Fan Header
Pin Assignment
1 Ground
2 +12V
3
FAN RPM rate sense
4 Smart Fan Control (By Fan)
SYS_FAN1/2: System Fan Header
Pin Assignment
1 Ground
2 +12V
3
FAN RPM rate sense
Note: CPU_FAN1, SYS_FAN1/2 support 4-pin and 3-pin head connectors. When connecting
with wires onto connectors, please note that the red wire is the positive and should be
connected to pin#2, and the black wire is Ground and should be connected to GND.
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2.4 Installing System Memory
A. DDR3 Modules
Step 1: Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Align a DIMM
on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot.
Step 2: Insert the DIMM vertically and firmly into the slot until the retaining chip snap
back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.
Note: If the DIMM does not go in smoothly, do not force it. Pull it all the way out and try again.
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B. Memory Capacity
DIMM Socket
Location
DDR3_A1 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB/16GB
DDR3_A2 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB/16GB
DDR3_B1 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB/16GB
DDR3_B2 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB/16GB
DDR3 Module
Total Memory Size
Max is 64GB.
C. Dual Channel Memory Installation
Please refer to the following requirements to activate Dual Channel function:
Install memory module of the same density in pairs, shown in the table.
Dual Channel Status DDR3_A1 DDR3_A2 DDR3_B1 DDR3_B2
Enabled X O X O
Enabled O O O O
(O means memory installed, X means memory not installed.)
Note1: The DRAM bus width of the memory module must be the same (x8 or x16)
Note2: Memory module must be installed in DDR3-A2 or DDR3-B2 to boot the system.
D. DDR Speed Support
Please refer to the following table for DDR speed reference:
# of DIMM per Channel
1 of 2 UDIMMs O O O
2 of 2 UDIMMs O O X
DDR3-1333 DDR3-1600 DDR3-1866
DDR Speed (1.5V)
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2.5 Connectors and Slots
ATXPWR2: ATX Power Source Connector
This connector provides +12V to CPU power circuit.
ATXPWR1: ATX Power Source Connector
This connector allows user to connect 24-pin power connector on the ATX
power supply.
Pin Assignment
1 +12V
2 +12V
3 Ground
4 Ground
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Pin Assignment Pin Assignment
13 +3.3V 1 +3.3V
14 -12V 2 +3.3V
15 Ground 3 Ground
16 PS_ON 4 +5V
17 Ground 5 Ground
18 Ground 6 +5V
19 Ground 7 Ground
20 NC 8 PW_OK
21 +5V 9 Standby Voltage+5V
22 +5V 10 +12V
23 +5V 11 +12V
24 Ground 12 +3.3V
Note1: Before you power on the system, please make sure that both ATXPWR1 and
ATXPWR2 connectors have been plugged-in.
Note2: Insufficient power supplied to the system may result in instability or the
peripherals not functioning properly. Use of a PSU with a higher power output is
recommended when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices.
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PEX16_1: PCI-Express Gen2 x16 Slot
- PCI-Express 2.0 compliant.
- Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 8GB/s simultaneously per
direction, for an aggregate of 16GB/s totally.
PEX16_2: PCI-Express Gen2 x4 Slot
- PCI-Express 2.0 compliant.
- Data transfer bandwidth up to 2GB/s per direction;4GB/s in total.
Note: For more details about AMD CrossFireX, please access the website, respectively:
http://support.amd.com/us/Pages/AMDSupportHub.aspx .
PEX1_1/PEX1_2: PCI-Express Gen2 x1 Slot
- PCI-Express 2.0 compliant.
- Data transfer bandwidth up to 500MB/s per direction; 1GB/s in total.
PCI1/PCI2: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots
PCI stands for Peripheral Component Interconnect, and it is a bus standard for
expansion cards. This PCI slot is designated as 32 bits.
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Install an Expansion Card
You can install your expansion card by following steps:
1. Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the
expansion card into the computer.
2. Remove your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the
computer.
3. Place a card in the expansion slot and press down on the card until it is
completely seated in the slot.
4. Secure the card’s metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw.
5. Replace your computer's chassis cover.
6. Power on the computer, if necessary, change BIOS settings for the
expansion card.
7. Install related driver for the expansion card.
SATA1~SATA6: Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s Connectors
These connectors connect to SATA hard disk drives via SATA cables.
Pin Assignment
1 Ground
2 TX+
3 TX4 Ground
5 RX6 RX+
7 Ground
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CHAPTER 3: HEADERS & JUMPERS SETUP
3.1 How to Setup Jumpers
The illustration shows how to set up jumpers. When the jumper cap is placed on
pins, the jumper is “close”, if not, that means the jumper is “open”.
Pin opened Pin closed Pin1-2 closed
3.2 Detail Settings
PANEL1: Front Panel Header
This 16-pin connector includes Power-on, Reset, HDD LED, Power LED, and
speaker connection. It allows user to connect the PC case’s front panel switch
functions.
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Pin Assignment Function Pin Assignment Function
1 +5V 9 N/A
2 N/A 10 N/A
3 N/A 11 N/A N/A
4 Speaker
5 HDD LED (+) 13 Power LED (+)
6 HDD LED (-)
7 Ground 15 Power button
8 Reset control
Speaker
Connector
Hard drive
LED
Reset button
12 Power LED (+)
14 Power LED (-)
16 Ground
N/A
Power LED
Power-on button
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JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header
Placing the jumper on pin2-3 allows user to restore the BIOS safe setting and
the CMOS data. Please carefully follow the procedures to avoid damaging the
motherboard.
※ Clear CMOS Procedures:
1. Remove AC power line.
2. Set the jumper to “Pin 2-3 close”.
3. Wait for five seconds.
4. Set the jumper to “Pin 1-2 close”.
5. Power on the AC.
6. Load Optimal Defaults and save settings in CMOS.
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Pin 1-2 Close: Normal Operation
Pin 2-3 Close: Clear CMOS data.
(default).
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J_COM1: Serial port Connector
The motherboard has a Serial Port Connector for connecting RS-232 Port.
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Pin Assignment
1 Carrier detect
2 Received data
3 Transmitted data
4 Data terminal ready
5Signal ground
6 Data set read
7 Request to send
8 Clear to send
9 Ring indicator
10 NC
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